Which of the following statements best explains why the Mexican president is so powerful?
a. He appoints almost all officials.
b. The parliament is responsible to him.
c. The constitution gives him nearly dictatorial powers.
d. He is personally tremendously popular.
e. He is chosen by an elite electoral college.
a
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Which best describes California's November elections?
a. using a modified closed primary system in which the top-two vote-getters appear on the ballot. b. all qualified state and local propositions will appear on the ballot. c. top-two system in which only Republican and Democratic candidates appear on the ballot. d. A and B are correct
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a. shows a bias in favor of the other side. b. shows a liberal bias. c. shows a conservative bias. d. leaves out key facts. e. focuses on sensationalism instead of the facts.